Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Panko Topping
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the blocked
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Tuna Casserole
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup white onion diced
- ¼ cup celery about 2 celery ribs; finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 10 ounces tuna about 2 cans; tuna in water
- 10 ½ ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the block
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, and lightly grease a 2.5 quart baking dish. Combine the ingredients for the breadcrumb topping, then set aside.¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- Cook the egg noodles until they are al dente, drain, and set aside.12 ounces egg noodles
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over low to medium heat. Add the onions and celery. Cook until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes), then remove from heat2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup white onion, ¼ cup celery
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, onions, celery, peas, tuna, soup, milk, and shredded cheese. Place the mixture in the 2.5 quart baking dish. Top with the breadcrumb topping.1 cup frozen peas, 10 ounces tuna, 10 ½ ounces cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 cup of the tuna casserole recipe. Actual calories will vary. The dish can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
298
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
425
mg
18
%
Potassium
252
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
500
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
189
mg
19
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
